The Role
Post: Fire Engineer
Grade: FRS E
Salary: £49,754 Per annum
Location: This post is based at LFB HQ, 169 Union Street, with some flexibility to work from home / remotely, subject to agreement and needs of the service
Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time (although part time / job share arrangements may also be considered)
Application closing date: Tuesday 4th April 2023 at 16:00 GMT
Your chance to make a difference to the built environment in London.
A rare opportunity has arisen to join the LFB Fire Engineering Group who operate pan-London and who seek to create and foster positive change within London and nationally through our work with the National Fire Chief’s Council and other industry representative bodies.
Within our role serving London and Londoners, we are focused on the safety of the built environment which includes major transport and infrastructure projects. The Group work on many unique and innovative projects and, as well as seeing the design stages (through their role in the Building Regulations consultation process), they also see how buildings are occupied, managed and maintained. In addition, our engineers are called upon to provide support post-fire, particularly where there is unusual or unexpected fire spread. This is an overall perspective that is almost unique to this fire service role.
Within this role you will be responsible for reviewing fire safety design proposals received as part of our consultation process from various external parties. You will have the opportunity to represent the LFB on a variety of different technical forums and work with numerous internal and external stakeholders.
We are recruiting fire engineers at various levels within the Group and are looking for individuals who have a drive to change the built environment for the better to join our diverse and growing team.
You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your time in this role. The Regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up to date with developments to maintain expected competence levels.
Successful candidates will be highly motivated and organised individuals with excellent communication skills who have a fire safety background/qualification and/or demonstrable knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role.
Further information regarding the main duties, responsibilities and what qualifications should be held are detailed in the job descriptions attached below or please visit our jobs pages at; https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
Assessment Overview
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge which has been highlighted on the selection criteria within the job description that you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.
In addition to unloading a copy of your CV we would also request a copy of any certificates relating to any qualifications relied upon as part of the application process.
Note: LFB internal applicants do not need to provide a copy of a CV or qualifications as these should already be held on their individual personnel record. Note: Applications will be considered from LFB Employees who have already successfully completed an FRS E assessment process, have been assessed as a competent fire safety officer (to Level 4 diploma in fire safety) and who are undertaking but may not have completed an accredited fire engineering degree program.
Please also indicate if you would ideally like to be offered a part-time or alternative working pattern.
Successful candidates will be offered positions commensurate to their qualifications, experience, and outcomes of the assessment process. Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application.
Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Assessment Overview Stage 1 Application form, CV, qualification verification and cover letter (sift).
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2
Stage 2 Assessment and Interview.
Assessment for this role is due to take on either 17th, 18th or 19th April 2023
Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
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